IS 12581 : 1989 Indian Standard GLASS CONTAINERS FOR DOMESTIC FRUIT PRESERVING -- SPECIFICATION UDC 621.798.147 [ 666.171 ] : 664.85 © BIS 1989 BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG NEW DELHI 110002 July 1989 Price Group 2 Glass Containers Sectional Committee, MCPD 13 FOREWORD This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards on 7 March 1989, after the draft finalized by the Glass Containers Sectional Committee had been approved by the Marine, Cargo Movement and Packaging Division Council. This standard prescribes the requirements for glass containers for domestic fruit preserving. The bottles covered under this standard were earlier covered under Class D of IS 1494 : 1971. The Indian Standard 1494 : 1971 covered the requirements for the following four classes of bottles: a) Class A -- suitable for packing free flowing liquids, such as squashes, cordials, syrups and vinegars; b) Class B -- suitable for packing semi-fluid products, such as tomato ketchup and other sauces; c) Class C -- suitable for packing semi-solid products, such as jams, jellies, marmalades, chutneys, preserved fruit or powder concentrates; and d) Class D -- suitable for domestic fruit preserving. Separate Indian Standards are now available for Class A, B and C bottles, namely IS 11984 : 1986, IS 9780 : 1981 and IS 9781 : 1981, respectively. This standard covers the requirements for bottles as covered under Class D bottles of IS 1494 : 1971 which now stands withdrawn. AMENDMENT NO. 1 JULY 2007 TO IS 12581 : 1989 GLASS CONTAINERS FOR DOMESTIC FRUIT PRESERVING -- SPECIFICATION (Page 1, clause 2) -- Substitute the following for the existing clause: '2 REFERENCES The standards listed below contain provisions which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below: IS No. 1382 : 1981 1494 : 1971 2303 (Part 1/Sec 1): 1994 Title Glossary of terms relating to glass and glassware ( first revision ) Glass containers for preserved fruits industry and domestic fruit preserves ( first revision ) Grading glass for alkalinity : Part 1 Hydrolytic resistance, Section 1 Hydrolytic resistance of glass grains at 98°C ­ Method of test and classification ( first revision ) Code of practice for packaging glass and glassware Dimensions for neck finishes : Part 8 Vacuum lug finish ( first revision ) Glass bottles for tomato ketchup ­ Specification ( first revision ) Glass jars for jams, jellies and marmalades Specification ( first revision ) 1 6945 : 1973 7511 (Part 8) : 1986 9780 : 1992 9781 : 1989 Amend No. 1 to IS 12581 : 1989 IS No. 11930 : 1986 11984 : 1986 Title Methods of thermal shock tests for glass containers Specification for glass bottles for free flowing liquids' (Page 1, clause 9.3) -- Substitute the following for the existing clause: '9.3 Limit of Alkalinity When graded according to the method prescribed in IS 2303 (Part 1/Sec 1), the glass of the containers shall conform to Class HGB 3.' (CHD 10) Reprography Unit, BIS, New Delhi, India 2 IS 12581 : 1989 Indian Standard GLASS CONTAINERS FOR DOMESTIC FRUIT PRESERVING -- SPECIFICATION 1 SCOPE This standard lays down the requirements for glass containers for domestic fruit preserving. 2 REFERENCES The following Indian Standards have been referred to in this standard: Title IS No. IS 1382 : 1981 Glossary of terms relating to glass and glassware ( first revision ) 6 MATERIAL The bottles shall be made of clear glass. 7 CAPACITY AND MASS The nominal capacity, capacity at filling level, brimful capacity and the mass of the bottles shall be as follows: Brimful Nominal Capacity at Mass Capacity Capacity Filling Level (g) (ml) (ml) (ml) 240 240 ± 5 243 ± 7 168 ± 12 IS 1494 : 1971 Glass containers for preserved 700 700 ± 5 715 ± 8 300 ± 12 fruits industry and domestic fruit preserves ( first revision ) 1 000 ± 8 444 ± 15 980 980 ± 5 IS 2303 : 1963 Method of grading glass for alkalinity ( with Amendment 8 NECK FINISH No. 1 ) The glass containers shall be provided with screw IS 6945 : 1973 Code of practice for packaging thread finish capable of taking a glass or metal lid provided with a sealing rubber ring or lining, and glass and glassware secured to the container with a metal screw thread IS 7511 ( Part 8 ) : 1986 Dimensions for neck closure with its centre knocked out. Details of the finishes : Part 8 Vacuum lug dimensions of neck finish for the bottle shall be as finish ( first revision ) given in Fig. 1 to 3. Alternatively, they may also be provided with vacuum lug finish of either 53 or IS 9780 : 1981 Glass bottles for tomato 63 mm conforming to IS 7511 ( Part 8 ) : 1986. ketchup IS 9781 : 1981 Glass jars for jams, jellies and 9 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS marmalades The containers shall be of smooth surface withIS 11930 : 1986 Methods of thermal shock 9.1 out cracks, pinholes, sharp edges or bubbles. They tests for glass containers shall be free from cords, blisters and stones and IS 11984 : 1986 Glass bottles for free flowing as far as possible free from loading marks. liquids 9.2 The containers shall be well formed with a uniform distribution of glass over the walls and the 3 TERMINOLOGY base avoiding any wedge at the bottom. For the purpose of this standard, the terms and 9.3 Limit of Alkalinity definitions as given in IS 1382 : 1981 shall apply. 4 NOMINAL CAPACITY The nominal capacity of the containers shall be 240, 700 and 980 ml. 5 DIMENSIONS The dimensions of the containers shall be as given in Fig. 1 to 3. 1 When graded according to the method prescribed in IS 2303 : 1983, the glass of the containers shall conform to Type 4. 10 THERMAL SHOCK TEST The bottles shall pass the thermal shock test when tested according to IS 11930 : 1986. The temperature differential ( t1 -- t2 ) shall be 43°C. IS 12581 : 1989 2 Nominal size of neck finish = 83 mm Helix angle = 1° -- 9' l¼ Turn of full thread Pitch = 5.10 mm Cutter dia = 12.7 mm All dimensions in millimetres. FIG. 2 700 ml ROUND BOTTLE Nominal size of neck finish = 70 mm Helix angle= 1° -- 8' 1¼ Turn of full thread Pitch = 4.25 mm Cutter dia = 12.7 mm All dimensions in millimetres. FIG. 1 240 ml ROUND BOTTLE IS 12581 - 1989 Nominal size neck finish = 83 mm Helix angle = 1° -- 9' 1¼ Turn of full thread Pitch = 5.10 mm Cutter dia = 12.7 mm All dimensions in millimetres. FIG. 3 980 ml SQUARE BOTTLE 11 MARKING AND PACKING 11.1 Marking Each container shall be marked permanently and 3 legibly on its surface or at the bottom with the manufacturer's name or trade-mark. 11.2 Packing The container shall be packed in accordance with the guidelines laid down in IS 6945 : 1973. Standard Mark The use of the Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. The Standard Mark on products covered by an Indian Standard conveys the assurance that they have been produced to comply with the requirements of that standard under a well defined system of inspection, testing and quality control which is devised and supervised by BIS and operated by the producer. 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